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This working paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes the diverse greenhouse gas reduction targets of G20 countries and converts them into a common metric of absolute emissions levels for the years 2020, 2025, and 2030 to improve clarity on future emissions trajectories.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute estimates the collective impact of voluntary climate commitments made by 50 large Indian companies on national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides a strategic framework for policymakers to leverage the low-carbon transition through the development of innovation capacity and ecosystems in the low-carbon power sector.

This guide from the World Resources Institute explains the technical requirements for ex-ante climate finance information under the Paris Agreement Rulebook, detailing the types of data to be communicated, the responsible entities, the biennial timeline, and how this information links to other Paris Agreement mechanisms.

This technical note by the World Resources Institute analyzes public climate finance contributions from developed countries between 2013 and 2018 to assess progress toward the $100 billion annual goal established in the 2009 Copenhagen Accord.

As of 2006, the Southeast region's energy consumption relied on fossil fuels for approximately 80%, slightly below the 85% national average, with a mix favoring coal and nuclear over natural gas.

This working paper outlines scoping research conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its partners as part of the Measurement and Performance Tracking (MAPT) project. The research assesses capacity needs for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking performance toward low-carbon development goals in six specific countries, identifying both common challenges and opportunities for improvement.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the University of Pennsylvania examines the environmental and social impacts of deploying Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants in the United States, emphasizing the need for equitable siting and inclusive decision-making to ensure responsible scaling.

The report 'Adapting from the Ground Up' by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to integrate small businesses, specifically micro and small enterprises (MSEs), into climate change adaptation efforts in developing countries to enhance both business and community resilience.

This policy brief examines the calculation and application of the social cost of carbon (SCC) within the U.S. federal government's regulatory process, highlighting the role of economic assumptions and the impact of different SCC values on the stringency of climate regulations.

This policy note from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to combat the global crisis of nutrient pollution and eutrophication, emphasizing a combination of research, public awareness, regulation, economic incentives, and institutional coordination.

The Aqueduct Floods Cost-Benefit Analyzer is a tool developed by the World Resources Institute to assess the economic feasibility of investing in flood protection infrastructure, specifically dikes and levees, to protect urban areas from riverine floods.

This technical note describes the structure, content, and methodology of the procurement guidance section on the American Cities Climate Challenge: Renewables Accelerator website, a resource created by the World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute to assist cities in procuring renewable electricity.

This working paper analyzes the experiences of residential consumers installing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across five Indian cities, identifying key information, financial, and institutional barriers that hinder the adoption of solar energy in the residential sector.

This technical note describes the data and methodology for the Climate Finance Requirements Tracker, a tool developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to monitor climate finance needs as stated in countries' nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

This report by the World Resources Institute examines Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) as a large-scale, zero-carbon alternative to coal-fired power generation. It highlights the role of thermal storage in providing baseload power and discusses the policy and economic barriers—such as high upfront capital costs and the need for carbon pricing—that must be addressed to accelerate global deployment, particularly in rapidly developing economies.

A case study by EMBARQ/WRI and local partners analyzing the impact of different transport master plan scenarios on air pollutants and CO2 emissions in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This research paper analyzes three grid-connected agricultural solar photovoltaic schemes in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to provide implementation recommendations for Tamil Nadu's adoption of Component C of the PM KUSUM scheme.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the resource allocation approaches of 15 climate, environment, and development funds to provide design recommendations for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) allocation system.

This working paper examines how Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) used by electric utilities influence the integration of solar energy and the ability of large-scale customers, such as corporations and local governments, to meet their clean energy targets.